India Supreme Court criticizes interference in ED raid case

India's Supreme Court has criticized what it described as interference in a case related to an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid in Kolkata. The court stated it cannot 'blindly ignore realities' in the matter, intensifying the legal and political controversy. The observations add a new layer to the confrontation between central agencies and the West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The ruling deepens the perception of an escalating institutional and political standoff in the state.